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Access Site WI

196th Street

Yellow River - Lake Wissota

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Chippewa Falls, WI
County: Chippewa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.95278717, -91.27806649
7688 196th St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Drywood Creek at Covered Footbridge near Cadott, WI 1.5 mi away
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Yellow River at Cadott, WI 4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Yellow River - Lake Wissota
4 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II Upstream from here (8.5 mi from take-out) D) Cadott (PnP)
0.3 mi
I-II Upstream from here (27.3 mi from take-out) C) CTH.B in Gilman to CTH.H (Mattes Bridge) (up to 8.83 miles)
8.6 mi 11 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (35.5 mi from take-out) B) Below Miller Dam to CTH.B in Gilman (7.75 miles)
7.7 mi 5 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (44.6 mi from take-out) A) Yellow River Road to CTH.M (9.7 miles)
9.4 mi 7 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The 196th Street access site in Chippewa Falls provides public boat ramp and carry-in access to Lake Wissota and the Yellow River. Located off 196th Street in Chippewa County, this facility is managed in connection with the Chippewa Rod and Gun Club and offers a convenient launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore this water body.

This access point serves paddlers and boaters heading onto Lake Wissota or the Yellow River system. Before launching, check current conditions and water levels, as these can affect paddling difficulty and safety. Contact the Wisconsin DNR or the Wissota Improvement and Protection Association for specific information about launch amenities, parking availability, and any seasonal conditions that might impact your outing.